The story is told by Miranda, a girl from Michigan. She was born when her parents were over the moon and had a brother named Jamie who was always by her side. Jamie was protective of Miranda, especially after she was diagnosed with asthma due to a stress-induced reaction when she was four. This led to Jamie's mission to protect Miranda from any stressful situations.
As Miranda grew older, she found Jamie's overprotectiveness annoying, especially when he made it clear to all boys in school that she was off-limits. However, this changed when a boy asked her out, and Jamie's overprotectiveness became a major issue.
One day, Miranda saw Sheldon, a friend of Jamie's, cleaning a car in their driveway. She was attracted to him and was surprised when Jamie came out and saw them talking. The next day, Miranda found Jamie and Sheldon talking to the guy who had asked her out, and she decided to confront them.
Miranda and Sheldon had a date, and she found out that he was being unfaithful to her. She was heartbroken and angry, feeling betrayed by Jamie and Sheldon. Jamie, on the other hand, was angry with Sheldon for not being serious about any girl.
After a series of misunderstandings and arguments, Miranda learned that Sheldon had given her a bracelet that was actually his mother's, and he had confessed his feelings for her to Jamie. This led to a fight between Miranda and Jamie, with Miranda telling Jamie to stay out of her business.
In the end, Miranda and Sheldon reconciled, with Sheldon confessing his love for Miranda.
1. The speaker is Miranda, from Michigan.
2. Miranda's parents were over the moon when she was born.
3. Miranda has a younger brother named Jamie, who was always protective of her.
4. When Miranda was four, an older boy pushed her and she fell into the mud.
5. Jamie came running and shoved an ice pop down the boy's shirt, causing him to run off screaming.
6. Miranda was diagnosed with asthma after this incident and it was triggered every time she got stressed.
7. Jamie's life mission was to protect Miranda from anything stressful.
8. Miranda's overprotectiveness annoyed her as she got older, especially when Jamie made it clear to every boy in school that she was off limits.
9. When Miranda was in ninth grade, a boy finally asked her out, but Jamie intervened.
10. Miranda's first date was not successful.
11. Miranda has two friends, Jamie and Sheldon.
12. Sheldon and Jamie often got into trouble at school for bunking classes and were even caught smoking once.
13. Miranda saw Sheldon's car in their driveway one day and was attracted to him.
14. Miranda's heart started racing and she had trouble breathing when she saw Sheldon at the hospital.
15. Sheldon was gentle with Miranda and she felt a strange fluttering in her tummy.
16. Sheldon is Miranda's uncle and they share a close relationship.
17. Jamie and Sheldon had a conversation about Miranda's date in the school cafeteria.
18. Miranda and Sheldon went to a concert together.
19. Miranda was surprised when Sheldon asked her to make a small stop on the way home and they ended up in a nursing home.
20. Sheldon's mother, who has been unwell for a long time and lost her memories, was in the room they visited.
21. Sheldon gave Miranda a silver bracelet that was his mother's.
22. Miranda was upset when she found out that Sheldon was dating other girls and giving them the same bracelet.
23. Miranda and Sheldon had a fight after she found out about his other girlfriends.
24. Miranda missed Sheldon after their fight.
25. Miranda was upset when she found out that Sheldon was dating a cheerleader named Casey.
26. Miranda threw the bracelet Sheldon gave her.
27. Jamie picked up the bracelet and looked shocked.
28. Sheldon confessed his feelings for Miranda to Jamie.
29. Miranda was upset with both Sheldon and Jamie for not listening to her.
30. Sheldon told Miranda that he loved her and wanted to date her.